NZ-led research leads world a step closer to combating emissions from sheep and cattle.

Suspecting natural fibres are better for skin than synthetic ones isn't woolly thinking.

Microplastic particles polluting Earth's oceans now found in Antarctica's pristine waters.

A2 milk prevents some symptoms of dairy intolerance and eases others, Kiwi research shows.

Drone-mounted lasers could be used to "map and zap" weeds causing farmers a $1b headache.

A tiny, hard-to-detect, worm-like pest can survive in dry soil for at least three years.

NZ salmon study holds possible implications for understanding our own reproduction system.

Agricultural research will be boosted by a Massey University-led centre, launching today.

Breeding parasite resistant sheep. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Studies find major tree-planting efforts needed as well to curb greenhouse gases.

The Maori Party is claiming a major victory against GE trials in New Zealand.

Preparing New Zealand's water stores for a warmer climate is a major focus of new research projects just awarded more than $2 million.

It might sound like something straight out of the 2006 horror comedy Black Sheep, but woolly mutants are leading our scientists toward intriguing discoveries - and innovative new products.

Kiwi scientists have taken another step toward a potential future of genetically-altered, hypo-allergenic, high-protein milk.

Kiwi scientists are exploring the emotions of livestock in pioneering research that could improve the way animals are farmed.

New Zealand has been spared half a billion dollars in damage from a notorious pest - and scientists say it's an Irish wasp we have to thank for it.

AgResearch has received $1.2 million in taxpayer funding to carry out a study aimed at validating the health benefits alternative dairy firm A2 Milk claims its products provide.

Retired professor Dick Wilkins asks, why has AgResearch put such a huge effort into transgenic work, with so little return over 15 years, given the ongoing dire straits of the company?

Auditor-General Lyn Provost says more work needs to be done on the business case for a $100 million restructuring of AgResearch, the country's largest Crown Research Institute.

There is one salient comment in the report by Queens Counsel Miriam Dean into the WPC80 incident that ought to give Fonterra's directors and shareholders cause for concern: "A company that is....

Farmer David Hunt has spoken out about his battle with mental illness in a bid to raise awareness of the warning signs for depression in rural communities.

Maori-controlled, with a Vietnamese connection, one of the country's newest dairy companies does things a little bit differently from the big boys, discovers Jamie Gray.

What are the benefits, if any? And is it inevitable? Two views from opposite sides of the argument from Agram chief executive Graeme Peters and university researcher Professor Jack Heinemann.

Minister 'unaware' of questions on genetic engineering gains.

Non chemical spray innovator sets its sights on overseas markets

Soil and nutrient advice company gets back to the scientific basics to help farmers optimise production.

Millions are being spent creating new grasses but the benefits remain uncertain.